Darren Donati
MA work
MA work
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Mixing Bowls from the Optical Collection series, Darren Donati
Ceramics
Table and kitchenware with inspiration from the arts and sciences of visual illusion. Illusions play with the boundaries of our eyes’ perceptions. Illusions are flat graphics, but my designs change this, connecting them to 3D functional objects.

My designs consider two methods: by interpreting the illusions as form, creating 3D objects straight from the illustrations (Mixing Bowls); and by using illusion to distort form, taking simple forms and adding pattern to manipulate the eye into seeing something else (Cups).

All designs are made with mass / batch production in mind.

Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Humanities
Programme
MA Ceramics & Glass, 2011
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Contact
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+44 (0)7933 226 211

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Table and kitchenware with inspiration from the arts and sciences of visual illusion. Illusions play with the boundaries of our eyes’ perceptions. Illusions are flat graphics, but my designs change this, connecting them to 3D functional objects.

My designs consider two methods: by interpreting the illusions as form, creating 3D objects straight from the illustrations (Mixing Bowls); and by using illusion to distort form, taking simple forms and adding pattern to manipulate the eye into seeing something else (Cups).

All designs are made with mass / batch production in mind.

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Degrees
- BA (Hons), 3D Design: Designer Maker, University of Plymouth, 2008
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Experience
- Designer, Wedgwood, Stoke-on-Trent, 2010-11; Assistant designer, TTSP (Architecture and Design), London, 2006
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Exhibitions
- Out of Practice, Siobhan Davies Dance Studios, London, 2010; Lighten Up, 100% Design, London, 2008; New Designers Selections, Village Underground, London, 2008; New Designers, Business Design Centre, London, 2008
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Awards
- Highly commended, Waddesdon Manor Design Project, 2010; Second prize, Tea Service Design competition for Terunobu Fujimori's Beetle's House, 2010